2008 Mitsubishi Lancer 1.6L Petrol · WM08 EZN
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 167,264 miles. MOT expired on 02 Jun 2023.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI LANCER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Jun 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,264 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WM08 EZN Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/06/2022
- 167,264 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WM08 EZN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer (WM08 EZN) between June 2011 and June 2022.
The record contains 13 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 02 June 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Steering (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))”.
WM08 EZN Mileage History
- 27/06/201115,994 mi
- 10/01/201218,735 mi+2,741 mi
- 05/01/201327,537 mi+8,802 mi
- 08/01/201327,537 mi
- 04/01/201435,929 mi+8,392 mi
- 21/01/201543,356 mi+7,427 mi
- 21/01/201543,356 mi
- 25/01/201652,717 mi+9,361 mi
- 25/01/201652,717 mi
- 05/01/201759,316 mi+6,599 mi
- 12/12/201780,080 mi+20,764 mi
- 13/12/201786,084 mi+6,004 mi
- 03/05/201996,153 mi+10,069 mi
- 03/05/201996,153 mi
- 16/05/201996,223 mi+70 mi
- 17/05/201996,235 mi+12 mi
- 07/12/2020143,470 mi+47,235 mi
- 27/05/2021144,559 mi+1,089 mi
- 04/06/2021144,668 mi+109 mi
- 02/06/2022167,264 mi+22,596 mi
Average of roughly 13,837 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mitsubishi Mitsubishi Lancer
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Common Problems: MITSUBISHI LANCER
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Rear Wheel Arch Rust(Moderate)
Corrosion often starts in the rear arches where mud and salt get trapped behind the lip.
- CVT Transmission Whine(Moderate)
The CVT gearbox can develop a whine if the fluid is old or the transmission has been overheated.
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